Mercy
/ˈmɜːsi/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts5 letters
Definition of Mercy
noun
- Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
"She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him."
- Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
"Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can."
- A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
"Mercy is one of his many virtues."
- Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
"Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord"
- A blessing; something to be thankful for.
"It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed"
interjection
- Expressing surprise or alarm.
"Mercy! Look at the state of you!"
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crueltymercilessnessruthlessness